How can I stop my Goldendoodle puppy from biting so hard?

It sounds like Rosey needs some guidance on what is and is not considered appropriate behaviour for a puppy. Puppies use their mouths to play and to explore the world around them, but need to learn that it is not ok to bite humans. It is important to help her develop bite inhibition and redirect her to an appropriate activity, as well as to teach her that biting humans means they won’t play with her until he calms down. Visit the following link for more information on how to work on these goals at home https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/dog-care/common-dog-behavior-issues/mouthing-nipping-and-biting-puppies. I also strongly recommend working one on one with a reputable trainer to help set boundaries for Rosey, as basic puppy classes at a pet shop are good for socialization, but may not be enough to address Rosey’s biting problem. Visit https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/general-pet-care/behavioral-help-your-pet for information on how to find behaviour help near you. You can also work directly with a board certified veterinary behaviourist, as they are the experts in the field, and have resources and training available that make them the most likely to be able to help Rosey. See the following link for more information http://www.dacvb.org/resources/for-the-public/Regular exercise and enrolling Rosey in a puppy class to help her burn off some excess energy and learn how to play appropriately are also important steps you can take to help her succeed. It is also essential to make sure she is up to date on her vaccinations, particularly her rabies vaccine, as a dog who bites (even in play) can be a potential health risk for animals and people around them.

Hello! Nipping and chewing is very common in puppies of this age as that is how they explore their environment. I'm including some basic puppy training articles that can help you redirect this behavior to appropriate items instead. I also recommend a training class once Bhutu is old enough to help the two of you bond and learn some basics! https://www.petcoach.co/article/puppy-biting-when-does-it-stop/ https://www.petcoach.co/article/how-to-choose-a-dog-trainer/ https://www.petcoach.co/article/puppy-proofing-your-home/ https://www.petcoach.co/article/5-common-puppy-training-mistakes/ https://www.petcoach.co/article/basic-dog-puppy-training-rules/

I am so sorry that you are experiencing these problems with biting with Darby. I am sure it is very upsetting for you. First of all rest assured that this is a very normal puppy behaviour. Puppies learn through play biting and it is part of our role as pet parents to help them learn limits. The biting behaviour will diminish with age. I would not attempt negative reinforcement such as striking Darby or speaking harshly as this will potentially create more serious behaviour issues such as anxiety and fear-aggression. Try some calm corrections and positive reinforcement. If Darby bites you, simply say in a calm voice "no" and stop interacting with her for a few moments. This over time will teach her that biting is not a desired form of play. Also try reinforcing her as she starts to play in a good way by not biting, and give her a small training treat. If Darby does manage to bite hard enough to break the skin be careful of a possible infection. Monitor your wound for heat. Swelling, or discharge. Make an appointment with your doctor if this occurs. If you are struggling with the biting after a couple of weeks of the above suggested training methods, consider puppy socialisation classes or potentially a few sessions with a behaviourist. Distraction, increased exercise, and redirection will also help. Other games which may be fun with Darby are hide and go seek either with you and another person, or you hide her toys and she has to find them. Or classic fetch. This resource should help! https://www.petcoach.co/article/10-ways-to-stimulate-your-dog-s-brain/ I hope this was helpful!

Mattie sounds like a cute pup! It's very common for puppies this age to get excited and want to use their mouths when they play. You're doing exactly the right thing by getting her a toy and encouraging her to bite on it instead - this gives her an appropriate outlet for this behavior, and helps her develop good habits about what to bite on as she gets older. The good news is, this behavior normally resolves on its own as the puppy grows - so hang in there, and be patient! :) She may respond better to your dad because he has spent more time working with her, or she may find his voice more intimidating since it's probably deeper and louder than yours. As long as you are consistent about redirecting her to a toy when she gets too wound up, she will eventually get better at this with you also. You can also practice some reward-based obedience training with her, to help both of you learn to communicate better as she gets older.

Oh no! This depends greatly on whether she is biting out of fear or if she is play-biting and getting too rough. This is a complicated subject and the best I can do without a detailed consult with you is to have you consult this great veterinary behavior website: dogstardaily.com. Look for info on puppy biting and fear aggression, and try to figure out which issue is going on with Honey. This website is a fantastic resource and you can solve a lot of behavior issues by following Dr. Dunbar's instructions. Hope that helps!

I recommend getting him into a puppy kindergarten obedience class. The trainer can help you guide his energy into less aggressive, destructive paths. Also, make sure he is getting lots and lots of exercise, going for long walks, take him for a jog, throw the ball for him, get a tug toy and let him play tug of war with you or another dog, get him out for play dates with other dogs (best left after his vaccination series is finished, at about four months of age). A tired dog is a happy dog, and one less likely to get himself into trouble with boredom. When you play with your puppy, let him mouth on your hands. Continue play until he bites especially hard. When he does, immediately give a high-pitched yelp, as if you’re hurt, and let your hand go limp. This should startle your puppy and cause him to stop mouthing you. (If yelping seems to have no effect, you can say “Too bad!” or “You blew it!” in a stern voice instead.) Praise your puppy for stopping. Resume whatever you were doing before. If your puppy bites you hard again, yelp again. Repeat these steps no more than three times within a 15-minute period. If you find that yelping alone doesn’t work, you can switch to a time-out procedure. When your puppy delivers a hard bite, yelp loudly. Then, when he startles and turns to look at you or looks around, remove your hand. Either ignore him for 10 to 20 seconds or, if he starts mouthing on you again, get up and move away for 10 to 20 seconds. After the short time-out, return to your puppy and encourage him to play with you again. It’s important to teach him that gentle play continues, but painful play stops. Play with your puppy until he bites hard again. When he does, repeat the sequence above. When your puppy isn’t delivering really hard bites anymore, you can tighten up your rules a little. Require your puppy to be even gentler. Yelp and stop play in response to moderately hard bites. Persist with this process of yelping and then ignoring your puppy or giving him a time-out for his hardest bites. As those disappear, do the same for his next-hardest bites, and so on, until your puppy can play with your hands very gently, controlling the force of his mouthing so that you feel little or no pressure at all.

I have a couple recommendations for you in no particular order My first is to contact a different trainer because someone truly qualified will be able to help you out. Its crucially important to only work with a trainer who uses positive reinforcement and ideally is certified through the Karen Pryor academy or CPDT-KA (which stands for Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed). Spooky is at a great age to start training, and really it's mostly us humans who need to be trained. I recommend reading this free PDF right away: https://www.dogstardaily.com/files/downloads/AFTER_You_Get_Your_Puppy.pdf Finally, it sounds like Spooky is getting "egged on" by your loud noises and attempts to interrupt. He's probably finding it to be a super fun game that you two are playing. So, I would recommend taking the opposite pathway of totally ignoring inappropriate behavior. You mentioned that you tried this but he kept biting - you need to also move away and get space between you. You can use a leash or a crate, or a door to create space. It's very important to give Spooky an appropriate toy to work on when you leave the situation. This can be hard to do correctly, so use the above resources to help. I hope that helps a bit, good luck!